Reader Role Models: Open-and-Shut Case

Presented for the black-tie jury’s consideration is the case of Stephen Ozcomert, an attorney from Decatur, Georgia. To look his very best at formal affairs and when performing on stage as a part-time classical singer, Mr. Ozcomert employed The Black Tie Guide and the knowledgeable staff at Custom Clothing of Atlanta to commission a made-to-measure three-piece tuxedo. Said tuxedo features the following details:

classic peak lapels

single-button closure

flap-less besom pockets

grosgrain facing

low-cut evening waistcoat of matching grosgrain

impeccable fit

To complement the dinner suit, Mr. Ozcomert further obtained a custom-made formal shirt from the aforementioned tailors, wholecut calfskin oxfords by J.M. Weston and a self-tie faille bow tie by Robert Talbott.

I enter the photo above into evidence as exhibit A and rest my case.

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This post is part of an ongoing series showing real-life examples of how to successfully execute black tie. If you’d like to share your own success story please drop me a line.

Very nice, indeed! The lower gloss of the grosgrain lapels is a very nice element on this suit – let the amazing tailoring speak, without drowning it out. The break on the pants, really balances everything nicely, and those shoes are striking. The whole rig makes you look both mature and athletic. Spot on, sir. Spot on.